Delicious Pan-Fried Imitation Crab Shumai

1. 1

   Finely chop the onion and Japanese leek and sprinkle with katakuriko.

2. 2

   Finely shred the imitation crab and mince the bamboo shoots.

3. 3

   Dissolve the weipa (Chinese chicken stock granules) in warm water and add the ingredients, mixing them together well.

4. 4

   Then, add this mixture to the meat.

5. 5

   Using the pads of your fingers, knead the mixture well until it whitens and becomes sticky, about 100 times.

6. 6

   Add the shredded imitation crab and bamboo shoots to the meat mixture and mix together, about 50 times.

7. 7

   Add the onion and Japanese leek from Step One and mix together, squishing with your hands.

8. 8

   Make a circle with the thumb and index finger of your left hand and shape the shumai by pushing the filling through the hole.

9. 9

   Toss green peas with katakuriko, and stick one pea into the center of each shumai.

10. 10

    Heat vegetable oil in a pan, add the shumai, and pour in the water.

11. 11

    Steam over medium heat for 7 minutes.

12. 12

    Once the water has completely evaporated, remove the lid of the pan and fry over high heat for about one minute.

13. 13

    To finish, arrange the shumai on a plate and serve with mustard paste!

14. 14

    The bottom is crispy and delicious!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.